21 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

We've included these beaches for you: Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Will Rogers State Beach. The Getty Center and Los Angeles County Museum of Art will appeal to museum buffs. Next up on the itinerary: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, take an in-depth tour of Autry Museum of the American West, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Bratislava, Slovakia to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bratislava to Los Angeles is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Bratislava in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Los Angeles, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Wonderland of Rocks and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Eureka Peak.

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Drive from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in August: high temperatures in Joshua Tree National Park hover around 45°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Get in touch with nature at North Kaibab Trail and Rim Trail. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kolb Studio and Bright Angel History Room. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bright Angel Trail and take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.

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You can drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in August: high temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 31°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take in breathtaking views at Antelope Canyon, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Page by car takes about 2.5 hours. In August, Page is a bit warmer than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 25th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Congress Trail and then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree, and then hike along Moro Rock.

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Getting from Page to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Page to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Page in August, expect little chillier with lows of 20°C in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Escape the urban bustle at Alcatraz Island and Marshall’s Beach. Popular historic sites such as Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: engage your brain at Exploratorium, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, and kick back and relax at China Beach.

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You can fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Francisco in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, you will find days in San Francisco are colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Get in touch with nature at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area and Taft Point. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, don't miss a visit to Washburn Point, stroll through Tuolumne Meadows, and trek along Panorama Trail.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): get great views at Dante's View, take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, and then contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works.

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You can do a combination of bus and car from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park in 6 hours. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Death Valley National Park, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): examine the collection at The Mob Museum, shop like a local with The Strip, and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Neon Museum, explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and then examine the collection at Pinball Hall of Fame.

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You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Las Vegas when traveling from Death Valley National Park in September, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.